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Size

Color

Version

Core 3
700c
700c
GRAVEL

Searching for a no-bull choice to dominate all terrain? Look no further than the SZEPTER CORE 3. Carefully selected, the premium component selection delivers lasting durability and serious bang for your buck, offering the level of performance that ambitious riders need. These bombproof builds provide you everything you need to conquer any challenge – unlimited fun on all surfaces, guaranteed.

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

Longer, slacker, more confident!

DROPPER-POST COMPATIBLE

Improve your descending at the push of a button

FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

Lightweight efficiency meets endurance comfort

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

Longer, slacker, more confident!

DROPPER-POST COMPATIBLE

Improve your descending at the push of a button

FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

Lightweight efficiency meets endurance comfort

Tech + Specs
  • Frame

  • ON-FRAME STORAGE

  • INTEGRATED FENDER

  • BOTTLE MOUNT CUT-OUT

  • DROPPER SEATPOST COMPATIBILITY

  • HEADBOX

  • ULTRA-MODULUS CARBON

  • REAR TRIANGLE

  • PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

  • WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE

  • COMFORT & EFFICIENCY

  • SUSPENSION FORK

Frame

ON-FRAME STORAGE

The SZEPTER can go the distance. There is space for two large bottles alongside a top tube bag, lining it up for off-the-grid exploration, far from the beaten track. Mounting points let you keep your go-to essentials strapped and primed for action, freeing you from the restraints of a pack.

INTEGRATED FENDER

We get it. Mudguards aren't known for being the most stylish feature. But, the SZEPTER sheds this misbelief, offering a slick, integrated fender that exaggerates the frame's aggressive lines. This fender flows into the curved seat tube design, where the unique, flattened tube shape offers further coverage around the ankles, providing additional protection from spray. Want to use a full-length guard? You can equip clip-on fenders if needed.

BOTTLE MOUNT CUT-OUT

A two-position cutout is featured on the downtube, allowing for varied mounting options and bottle sizes. Riders can choose the YT-specific “Fidlock” baseplate and Thirstmaster combo or can equip their choice of generic bottle and cage, providing there is clearance.

DROPPER SEATPOST COMPATIBILITY

Regardless of spec level, all SZEPTER frames are compatible with wired and wireless dropper seatposts. The long seat tube lengths permit up to a 100mm dropper in sizes S, M, and L and 150mm in sizes XL and XXL. This compatibility boosts off-road performance by increasing saddle clearance, encouraging a more active body position over the bike.

HEADBOX

Inspired by the dramatic lines of gladiator armor, this all-new Headbox design delivers pinpoint precision on the trail. Rigidity is amplified by the distinctive shape, providing unrivaled control when cruising through technical sections.

ULTRA-MODULUS CARBON

Ultra-Modulus carbon is a state-of-the-art frame material found only on our highest-end products. Optimized for performance, it is ultralight without sacrificing durability, improving the handling, comfort, and ride characteristics of the SZEPTER. As a testament to its strength, SZEPTER is robust enough to qualify for an ASTM 3 classification.

REAR TRIANGLE

The rear triangle provides a supreme blend of comfort and efficiency, ensuring maximum lateral stiffness without compromising vertical compliance. This compliance creates flex, which limits fatigue on longer rides.

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

Here at YT, we know a thing or two about what makes a bike a blast to ride. A slack 69-degree head angle ramps up the fun factor, elevating off-road performance without sacrificing climbing capability, while the modern, 74-degree seat angle creates an efficient body position to see you seek and destroy your elevation goals. Blaze up hills and destroy the descents – the SZEPTER will have you craving mileage.

WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE

While all models feature 700 x 42mm tires, the clearance allows the rider to ramp up grip and comfort in poor conditions by fitting up to 700 x 45mm tires. These wide tires deliver ample traction for slick climbs and loose descents, helping to bring out the best of your riding.

COMFORT & EFFICIENCY

Ergonomic comfort and speed aren’t exclusive - the SZEPTER delivers the best of both worlds. At the bottom bracket, the surfaces, lines, and tube cross sections enhance power transfer, eliminating unwanted flex for a direct and connected ride feel. In contrast, the seat tube enables vertical flex, which improves comfort over rough terrain. Body positioning was also a consideration, with the upright ride position limiting fatigue on longer rides.

SUSPENSION FORK

Mind blurring speed and uninhibited performance; these traits are feathers in the cap of the SZEPTER, realized by the genre-bending specification of a suspension fork. More than just an afterthought, the frame is engineered with suspension fork performance in mind, with its increased stack height offering enhanced confidence for aggressive descending.

ON-FRAME STORAGE

ON-FRAME STORAGE

The SZEPTER can go the distance. There is space for two large bottles alongside a top tube bag, lining it up for off-the-grid exploration, far from the beaten track. Mounting points let you keep your go-to essentials strapped and primed for action, freeing you from the restraints of a pack.

INTEGRATED FENDER

INTEGRATED FENDER

We get it. Mudguards aren't known for being the most stylish feature. But, the SZEPTER sheds this misbelief, offering a slick, integrated fender that exaggerates the frame's aggressive lines. This fender flows into the curved seat tube design, where the unique, flattened tube shape offers further coverage around the ankles, providing additional protection from spray. Want to use a full-length guard? You can equip clip-on fenders if needed.

BOTTLE MOUNT CUT-OUT

BOTTLE MOUNT CUT-OUT

A two-position cutout is featured on the downtube, allowing for varied mounting options and bottle sizes. Riders can choose the YT-specific “Fidlock” baseplate and Thirstmaster combo or can equip their choice of generic bottle and cage, providing there is clearance.

DROPPER SEATPOST COMPATIBILITY

DROPPER SEATPOST COMPATIBILITY

Regardless of spec level, all SZEPTER frames are compatible with wired and wireless dropper seatposts. The long seat tube lengths permit up to a 100mm dropper in sizes S, M, and L and 150mm in sizes XL and XXL. This compatibility boosts off-road performance by increasing saddle clearance, encouraging a more active body position over the bike.

HEADBOX

HEADBOX

Inspired by the dramatic lines of gladiator armor, this all-new Headbox design delivers pinpoint precision on the trail. Rigidity is amplified by the distinctive shape, providing unrivaled control when cruising through technical sections.

ULTRA-MODULUS CARBON

ULTRA-MODULUS CARBON

Ultra-Modulus carbon is a state-of-the-art frame material found only on our highest-end products. Optimized for performance, it is ultralight without sacrificing durability, improving the handling, comfort, and ride characteristics of the SZEPTER. As a testament to its strength, SZEPTER is robust enough to qualify for an ASTM 3 classification.

REAR TRIANGLE

REAR TRIANGLE

The rear triangle provides a supreme blend of comfort and efficiency, ensuring maximum lateral stiffness without compromising vertical compliance. This compliance creates flex, which limits fatigue on longer rides.

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRY

Here at YT, we know a thing or two about what makes a bike a blast to ride. A slack 69-degree head angle ramps up the fun factor, elevating off-road performance without sacrificing climbing capability, while the modern, 74-degree seat angle creates an efficient body position to see you seek and destroy your elevation goals. Blaze up hills and destroy the descents – the SZEPTER will have you craving mileage.

WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE

WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE

While all models feature 700 x 42mm tires, the clearance allows the rider to ramp up grip and comfort in poor conditions by fitting up to 700 x 45mm tires. These wide tires deliver ample traction for slick climbs and loose descents, helping to bring out the best of your riding.

COMFORT & EFFICIENCY

COMFORT & EFFICIENCY

Ergonomic comfort and speed aren’t exclusive - the SZEPTER delivers the best of both worlds. At the bottom bracket, the surfaces, lines, and tube cross sections enhance power transfer, eliminating unwanted flex for a direct and connected ride feel. In contrast, the seat tube enables vertical flex, which improves comfort over rough terrain. Body positioning was also a consideration, with the upright ride position limiting fatigue on longer rides.

SUSPENSION FORK

SUSPENSION FORK

Mind blurring speed and uninhibited performance; these traits are feathers in the cap of the SZEPTER, realized by the genre-bending specification of a suspension fork. More than just an afterthought, the frame is engineered with suspension fork performance in mind, with its increased stack height offering enhanced confidence for aggressive descending.

S
154 cm - 165 cm | 5'1" - 5'5"
M
164 cm - 175 cm | 5'4.5" - 5'9"
L
174 cm - 184 cm | 5'8" - 6'0.5"
XL
183 cm - 193 cm | 6'0" - 6'4"
XXL
192cm - 202cm | 6'3.5" - 6'8"

Toptube
Reach
Stack
Seattube
Chainstay
Headtube Angle
Seattube Angle (eff)
BB Drop low/<br>high
wheelbase
headtube
BB Height
Standover height
Seatpost Insertion

s

m

l

xl

xxl

Toptube
558 mm
578 mm
593 mm
613 mm
628 mm
Reach
384 mm
398 mm
407 mm
422 mm
433 mm
Stack
568 mm
587 mm
611 mm
630 mm
644 mm
Seattube
450 mm
480 mm
500 mm
530 mm
550 mm
Chainstay
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
Headtube Angle
69,3°
69,4°
69,4°
69,4°
69,4°
Seattube Angle (eff)
74,3°
74,4°
74,4°
74,4°
74,4°
BB Drop low/
high
61 mm
61 mm
62 mm
62 mm
62 mm
wheelbase
1054 mm
1076 mm
1095 mm
1115 mm
1132 mm
headtube
125 mm
145 mm
170 mm
190 mm
205 mm
BB Height
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
Standover height
740 mm
764 mm
779 mm
796 mm
809 mm
Seatpost Insertion
205 mm
225 mm
245 mm
275 mm
275 mm
 

s

m

l

xl

xxl

Toptube
558 mm
578 mm
593 mm
613 mm
628 mm
Reach
384 mm
398 mm
407 mm
422 mm
433 mm
Stack
568 mm
587 mm
611 mm
630 mm
644 mm
Seattube
450 mm
480 mm
500 mm
530 mm
550 mm
Chainstay
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
425 mm
Headtube Angle
69,3°
69,4°
69,4°
69,4°
69,4°
Seattube Angle (eff)
74,3°
74,4°
74,4°
74,4°
74,4°
BB Drop low/
high
61 mm
61 mm
62 mm
62 mm
62 mm
wheelbase
1054 mm
1076 mm
1095 mm
1115 mm
1132 mm
headtube
125 mm
145 mm
170 mm
190 mm
205 mm
BB Height
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
290 mm
Standover height
740 mm
764 mm
779 mm
796 mm
809 mm
Seatpost Insertion
205 mm
225 mm
245 mm
275 mm
275 mm
Szepter Manual

Szepter Manual

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Szepter Exploded Drawing

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